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Gaffer

Original Poster:

7,156 posts

283 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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Dudes,

Need to rent a motor but ringing round the prices are a bit high (IMHO).

For example: Figo is 1890/- per month PLUS 250/- per month for insurance.

Does that sound about right.? if it is, then I am going to stick to the metro.

Cheers
Claire

Dusty964

6,962 posts

196 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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Give shirt a ring, I'm sure his was less than that.

The poor, abused thing that it was.

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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best deal I was from Europcar on line - UK site(some 30% less than turning up)

I used Jumeirah Beach Hotel office as it was easy to get to for me.

If you want a 4x4 etc, try Off Road Zone: http://www.offroad-zone.com/our-services/renting-l...


shirt

23,247 posts

207 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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I wouldn't go anywhere nr offroad zone and i'm sure claire's aware of their business ethics.

National always came out cheapest for me, circa 1450 for a figo plus insurance for the month.

You can go cheaper with a 12mth lease but maybe try and negotiate a discount for 3-4mths or whatever.

With national, book online and renew via the main call centre to maintain your online discounted price. Renew via and office and its full hire rate.

Also worth trying different locations for pickup as the ones other than airport and head office are franchised.

Gaffer

Original Poster:

7,156 posts

283 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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Thanks Phil.
I will have to shop around but pay in cash as I don't have any plastic. frown

Claire

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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shirt said:
I wouldn't go anywhere nr offroad zone and i'm sure claire's aware of their business ethics.
Can you expand on this.... had a fair bit to do with them recently

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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micawrx said:
Can you expand on this.... had a fair bit to do with them recently
I guess not... smile

shirt

23,247 posts

207 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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there are lots of bad stories about them floating around but specific to car hire they have a reputation for witholding deposits and charging credit cards for 'repairs' on returned cars.

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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Re: ORZ.

Ok, I bought a car of them cheap, eyes wide open... I'll avoid rental on your advice

Ta

shirt

23,247 posts

207 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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Iirc dxbtiger's mate bought a car there, turned out to have a cracked chassis.

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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Wow..

I bought my 7th Pajero... Solid honest car that was lady owned.. Four brand new Pirelli ATR's indicated it had been chopped in quickly.

First drive felt like the world was falling apart on the brakes... after a bit of direction (Workshop Manager didnt believe me that the rear brakes could cause the vibration) I got the rear calipers overhauled with Mitsi parts... all good.
(My V6 Shogun in UK did exactly the same)

I did have to coach them a bit, but I got a solid/reliable 2006 Pajero with new tyres and brakes for not much money.

They offered a warranty, obviously not worth having from your comments and glad I didnt take it.

...My impression here is that you treat all car dealers with contempt and you wont go far wrong... correct?


Hitch78

6,117 posts

200 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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That's a rule of life mate, not just here!

micawrx

280 posts

166 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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Haha maybe true...

....never seen as many st cars as I have here though... smile

shirt

23,247 posts

207 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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micawrx said:
Wow..7th Pajero...
crikey!

Asterix

24,438 posts

234 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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Try Bottom Line - 04 397 4880 I got a Mazda 3 off them for around AED 2,5k (I think).

Their service seemed ok, delivered and collected to/from the office, and were happy to let me keep hold of it for an extra week with minimal extra charge.

e21jason

717 posts

225 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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I use dollar, 1800 AED for a yaris a month (+1900AED in speeding fines)

shirt

23,247 posts

207 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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isn't it 2400 in fines now? smash

Asterix

24,438 posts

234 months

Tuesday 29th January 2013
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Just cleared a huge backlog of fines to get the car registered - my bank balance is looking miserable as a result.